Between the jargon of administrative and expressions of quebec, it is not always easy to understand the terms that will criss-cross your immigration process and your arrival in Canada. To find easily, here’s a round-up of the lexicon of quebec.
Was like Arrima, access to immigration service online. It is an essential if you want to immigrate to Quebec as part of the regular program of skilled workers. This new function based on a system of points is identical to that of express Entry, put in place by the federal government for the other provinces. Its objective is to facilitate and adapt the process of immigration to the quebec job market.
B as BIQ , the Bureau d’immigration du Québec (provincial government) that deals with immigration cases in addition to organizing online information sessions, in France and elsewhere in Europe. It also co-ordinates the event Days in Quebec in which it is possible to meet employers in quebec. For more information, see the page Facebook Choose Québec.
C as CSQ , the Certificate of selection of Québec, which allows you to file an application for permanent immigration to the federal government.
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D Destination Canada, the recruitment Forum organized by the embassy of Canada in France. In November, representatives of canadian provinces and recruiters come to meet you in Paris and Brussels. If you to seduce and succeed to find you a job, this will facilitate your immigration process.
E as EIC , the international Experience Canada program, which includes the visas as a Young Pro, co-Op and the famous PVT. High in demand, these three programmes of temporary migration are subject to quotas. Make sure you learn about their terms and conditions.
F as in Festival , because you will not fail to discover as they are numerous in Canada. In summer as in winter, the list is as large as the variety of the offer.
G as Governments , in the plural, because in addition to the federal, each province is governed by its own government. The federal government has jurisdiction over certain strategic sectors such as defence, citizenship, and the banks, while the provinces are responsible for education and health.
H as a Hockey , canadian national sport ! Don’t miss the opportunity to watch a game to understand the enthusiasm that it arouses.
I like Integration , an important step that requires to soak up the culture. Watch the cult films, discover the gastronomy and participate in the 5-to 7 -, with his colleagues, are so many small key to get there.
J as a Young Pro , a work permit tied to one employer, which will allow you to live an international experience that is unique in the country. To obtain this, you must have a job offer which corresponds to your area of expertise. This work permit is tied to a particular employer, you must work for him only, and in the place specified in the contract.
K as in kayak river , an activity very much appreciated in Quebec ! The city dwellers love to make the cottage the end of the week. But beware, it is not a mountain chalet in the sense that we understand it. Real homes, they are perfectly adapted to the climate.
The Accommodation , an important issue to resolve in arriving ! To help you in your search, be aware that a 2 1/2 is composed of a corner kitchen and a combined lounge/bedroom, so this is the equivalent of a T2 ! For those who are wondering whether it is better to rent or buy, please do not hesitate to read this article on the topic.
M shop , the term that replaces “shopping” when I go to the shops. If you don’t want to make you “niaiser”, adopt quickly this term. Trade also “parking” to “parking” and “weekend” to “week-end”. The French language will thank you !
N NAS, the number of social insurance that you will need to get to your arrival to be able to work.
or as New arrivals , the term assigned to the temporary workers, foreign students, and permanent residents who have arrived. The good news ? This status will allow you to benefit from offers banking very beneficial. You would be wrong to deprive yourself !
O as Moose , a beautiful mammal that you come across may be in canadian forests. Not to be confused with the caribou !
P as Putin , the typical dish in quebec consisting of fries, gravy and cheese curds that you will soon enjoy.
Q as in Quebec , the French-speaking province’s most well-known Canada. Newcomers speaking French choose more often to settle their arrival. To immerse you in the atmosphere and follow all the news from the province before you go, read The Express Canada !
R as the permanent Residence , which allows you to live, study and work in Canada without any time limit. This status grants you the same rights as citizens, except the right to vote. It has to be renewed every 5 years and enables, after a certain time, to file a citizenship application.
S co-op work term, a permit that allows you to shareir internship in Canada for a maximum period of one year.
T as Tiguidou , a word you’ll sometimes hear since it means “super” or even “let’s go” and great things abound in Canada !
U as Universities , because they are numerous throughout the country and are well-known in the world. Note : French students are several thousand attend each year canadian universities. If you arrive with a study permit, you will not feel alone !
V as a Visa , the Holy Grail that you may also be waiting anxiously.
W as Warwick , the city where was created the famous cheese curds which used to poutine and that you will soon no longer be able to pass you by.
X as in the Seventeenth century , a time during which the city of Quebec was founded. With its 400 and some candles, Quebec is still very young !
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Z as in Zero , a figure in which the temperatures fall very often in Canada…